First Friday in Historic Leesburg, VA September 09

Current mood: adventurous

A Night on the Town - in Historic Downtown!

Have you been to a "First Friday" lately?

There is so much to see, hear, taste and do.

PLUS - It's fun, free and fabulous!

First Friday - September 4th

Live Music offered at 7 different places:

* 1757 Real Estate Company presents jazz saxophonist, Rob Matelick.
* Very Virginia/The Pink Shop presents local acoustic guitarist, Don Chapman.
* The Recovery Center of Northern Virginia presents singer/songwriter, Patty Reese.
* Creme-de-la-Creme presents violin soloist, Michael Francis Haley.
* Carlos Salon and Day Spa presents the Latin American band, Sentmiento Andino.
* Sona Bank presents the classical music quintet , Moonlit in the Sun.
* Doener Bistro presents British guitarist, Dave Pepper.

Wine tastings events offered at 5 different places:

* The Leesburg Vintner - North Gate Vineyards
* Flow Yoga - featuring wines from The Wine Kitchen
* Loudoun County Visitor's Center - Willowcroft Vineyards
* Carlos Salon and Day Spa - Casanel Vineyards
* The Pink Shop - Bluemont Vineyards

Also lots of art shows and fun entertainment:

* "Mujeres" Art Show at Gallery 222
* Student Art Show at Medlin Art Gallery
* Photography show at Photoworks
* Free Yoga practice followed by "Happy Hour" at Flow Yoga
* "Make a Difference Photography" show at the Resourceful Woman
* Open Drum Circle with Tarot card and palm readings at Esoterica
* "Green Hair" Open House (chemical free) at Lindsay's Salon
* Play with baby lambs and support Loudoun Sheep Farmers at the Very Virginia Shop
* Ellen Crosby discusses local history and her newest book at the Loudoun Museum
* Live comedy improv show at the Tally Ho!

Over 35 Specialty Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops & Restaurants are open until 9pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales.

Leesburg Original Towncenter

Click on the website below for detailed info about each activity,
links to the various artists and to print out this month's
"First Friday Event Schedule"
to help guide you to the activities, while strolling around downtown.

www.LeesburgFirstFriday.com

First Friday - it's FUN, FREE and FABULOUS!

Saturday 29 August 2009 in Leesburg, VA

August Events

August 29: Sidewalk Sale

Don't miss out on our late summer sales event, the semi-annual sidewalk sale. Save on thousands of items from many of stores. Participants include:

Otter Creek Collections
Eyetopia
Esoterica
The Old Country Peddler
Very Virginia/The Pink Shop
Savannahs
Creme de la Creme
Julia's Gifts & Home Accessories
Caulkins Jewelers
Rose Manor
Four Shabby Chicks
Rouge
Leesburg Antique Emporium

Other Events

• Afraid of ghosts? Frightened of things that go BUMP in the night? Don't be! Esoterica proudly presents the Virginia Scientific Research Association's ghost tours of Leesburg. This two hour tour throughout downtown Leesburg brings every frightening experience you might have to life. Learn about paranormal research and see the "tools of the trade" first hand. This is a "hands-on" and very family friendly event that brings Leesburg's full ghostly history into view. Tours start every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 in front of Esoterica, located at 25 S. King Street.
• The Lightfoot Restaurant hosts live music on their patio, every Tuesday and Friday night. Every Tuesday night, hear Todd Wright or Gary Smallwood on alternating weeks. On Fridays the musical talent varies, so you have to keep coming back to hear it all. All the time, you will enjoy fine music, fine wine, and the best food available. Music is "weather permitting."
• The Bluemont Concert series continues its Sunday Evening shows with The Lindsay Family on August 2, The Flaming Shileiaghs on August 9, the Dixie Power Trio on August 16, and concludes with The Taters on August 23. This year, the concerts are being held at Dodona Manor.

Two Weeks of Upcoming Activities with Links - Esoterica

Store News

New Hours for January & February

Esoterica will be closing early Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 pm till the last week of February. Mindfulness Meditation will resume on the 23rd of Feb, and Spinning and Qigong Classes will start back up on the 24th of Feb.

Brigid's Faire 2009 is coming....click here for more. Tickets for Brigid's Faire will be available for sale at the store starting THIS SATURDAY!!!!

Upcoming repeating activities;

Upcoming Events

Visit our Calendar Page for all our upcoming events. Open it in a new frame if it won't scroll for you.

January 12th -- Mindfulness Meditation at 7:30 pm

January 13th -- Hand-Spinning Class at 7 pm

January 14th -- Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

January 15th -- Witchcraft 201: Healing With Mandalas

January 16th -- Open Drum Circle at 8 pm

January 16th - 18th -- Psychic Readings available, see schedule of psychics below.

January 17th -- Reiki I Class, noon to 5 pm. More information to the right.

January 18th -- Open Platform Readings with Rev. Bob Hickman and Rev. Kevin Baird. More information to the right.

January 19th -- Store Closes at 7 pm

January 20th -- Store Closes at 7 pm

January 21st -- Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

January 22nd -- Witchcraft 201: Introduction to Aromatherapy

January 23rd -25th -- Psychic Readings available, see schedule of psychics below.

January 23rd-- Open Drum Circle at 8 pm

January 24th -- Trance Channeling with Rev. Bob Hickman, 7 pm. More information to the right.

This Week at Esoterica 15 - 21 Sep 2008

Upcoming Events

Visit our Calendar Page for all our upcoming events. Open it in a new frame if it won't scroll for you.

September 12th - 14th -- Psychic Readings Available, schedule of psychics below.

September 15th -- Mindfulness Meditation at 7:30 pm

September 16th -- Qigong Class at 7:30 pm

September 17th -- Wednesday Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

September 18th -- Witchcraft 201: Amulets and Talismans at 7 pm

September 19th -- Open Drum Circle at 8:30 pm

September 19th-21st -- Psychic Readings Available, schedule of psychics below.

September 21st -- Open Platform Readings with Psychic Medium Kevin Baird at 1 pm. More information to the right.

Join us Wednesdays at 7:30 pm for Esoterica's Spirit Circle discussion group. Click here for more information.

Join us Sunday, Sept 21st for a 2 hour session where psychic Medium Kevin Baird will channel messages from the other side for class participants. Please come with open minds and open hearts to receive commentary from the spirit world, be they departed loved ones, guardian spirits or etheric guides. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Setting limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If there is a demand, and he has the energy, there may be a second 2 hour session at 4pm. Call 703-777-4642 to preregister.

September 2008 Esoterica Newsletter

September 2008 Newsletter

New This Month

It's back-to-school time for the kids—why not you, too? Check out some of our fantastic new classes below! Also, come browse our selection of brand-new, handcrafted bookmarks for your textbooks. Beautiful new wire-wrapped gemstone pendants are in and so much more! It's the perfect time to stock up for Autumn!

Upcoming Classes

Qigong Class

Witchcraft 201

Join us for Qigong Classes Tuesdays beginning September 9th. Qigong uses slow, sincere movements to cultivate the energy of life that exists all around us and pull it into the body to increase every aspect of health. Qigong is a wonderful daily spiritual practice that helps reduce cortisol, improve blood flow, increase joint mobility, mental clarity and endurance. To preregister, call us at 703-777-4642 or at the front desk. Drop in for $15 or buy the whole course for $105.

Witchcraft 201 focuses on working with the Lunar calendar, hands-on spellcrafting and healing techniques. Classes are Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm beginning September 11th. Drop in for $15, or buy the whole course (includes binder) for $200. Sign up at the store or call 703-777-4642. Thursday, Sept 11th – Working With the Moon Thursday, Sept 18th – Amulets and Talismans Thursday, Sept 25th – Open Mabon Class & Ritual

Spirit Channeling Open Session

Trance Channeling with Rev. Bob Hickman

Join us Sunday, Sept 21st for a 2 hour session where psychic Mediums Kevin Baird and Bob Hickman will channel messages from the other side for class participants. Please come with open minds and open hearts to receive commentary from the spirit world, be they departed loved ones, guardian spirits or etheric guides. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Setting limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If there is a demand, and they have the energy, there may be a second 2 hour session at 4pm. Call 703-777-4642 to preregister.

Join us Saturday, September 27th from 8 to 9:30 pm to see Rev. Bob Hickman trance channel his spirit guides. A break will be included in the evening. Part of the evening will be interactive--questions from the audience for the guides are encouraged. Pre-registration is recommended-- seating is limited. Cost is $50 per person for the session. Please call us 703-777-4642 or drop by the store for registration or any questions.

Weekly Gatherings

Mindfulness Meditation	Spirit Circle
Join Ron Mondays at 7:30 for Mindfulness Meditation in the Gazebo. Free and fun, this class will help you relax and become more present in your life. A donation of $5 is recommended.	Join us at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays for a Gathering of people, regardless of sex, age, religious belief or creed, all coming together to explore their spirituality and share their experiences. A donation of $5 is suggested.

Open Drum Circle
Fridays from 8:30 to 10pm, only $5 to join in! All percussion instruments welcome! Extra drums may be available, but only on a first-come first-served basis.

Psychic Readings

Ron is available Friday -Monday to read palms and analyze handwriting. Leoni is available to read Tarot Thursdays through Saturdays. Appointments are recommended, since she books up quickly. Psychic Medium and Trance Channeler Rev. Bob Hickman will be available for readings Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.

Kevin is in Wednesdays after 3 pm and every weekend to read Tarot. Anne Nguyen offers Reiki treatments on Saturdays in the gazebo. Esmerelda will be available for Tarot readings Saturday, September 6th. Beth the Rune Goddess will be performing Rune Readings Saturday, September 13th.

Phone the store at 703-777-4642 to make appointments with individual readers.

Coming in October!!!!

Classic Victorian Séance with Rev. Bob Hickman

Gather round the table in a candlelight room - hands touching - connecting to the spirit world through the awesome talents of the Rev. Bob Hickman. Join us for this very special Pre-Halloween treat Saturday, October 25th!!! $50 per person per session. The first session will be at 8pm, seating is limited. If there is a great enough demand, there may be an opportunity for a second session. Pre-register early to ensure a seat. No refunds for cancellations due to the uniqueness of this event and the high demand for a seat at the table. Contact the staff at Esoterica for registration at 703-777-4642.